Eddy Reyes Outreach Counselor University Outreach
Mission: To provide high-quality and affordable education to the residents of California and prepare students for the workforce.
Degrees Offered @ the CSU Bachelor s Degrees (B.A., B.S.) Master s Degrees (M.A., M.S., MBA., M.Ed.) Educational Doctorate Degrees (Ed.D.) Credential Programs ( i.e. Teaching Credentials)
Name that CSU... This CSU is home to the longest operating graduate Criminalistics and Criminal Justice program west of the Mississippi. They also houses a crime lab for the police and sheriff department right on their campus. This CSU is a specialized campus preparing students for exciting career in international business, logistics, engineering, maritime, global studies and transportation. Students are required to wear uniforms to classes. This CSU became the first university in the US to have a winery fully licensed to produce, bottle and sell wine.
Name that CSU... This CSU houses the Capital Fellows Program to give students a handson learning experience about public service. Students work as fulltime staff members in the California State Assembly, Senate, Executive branches or within the California court system. The Capital Fellows Program is named one of the top 10 internship programs in the nation. This CSU has the largest accredited business school on the West Coast and holds a dual accreditation by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier international accrediting body for business schools. Only 8% of business schools worldwide have achieved this distinction.
CSU Admissions Requirements
Minimum Admissions Requirements A-G Requirements College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) Eligibility Index
A-G Subject Requirements A B C D E F G 2 Years: US History & Social Science 4 Years: English 3 Years: Mathematics (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 2 Years: Science with a Lab (biological and physical science) 2 Years: Language other than English 1 Year: Visual & Performing Arts (art, dance, drama/theatre, or music) 1 Year: 1 year selected from the UC A-G list Students must receive a C or better in all A-G courses
www.ucop.edu/agguide
Grade Point Average GPA 9th Grade Take and pass A-G courses with a grade of C or better 10 th & 11 th Grade Take and pass A-G courses with a grade of C or better Grades from 10 th and 11 th grades are used to determine eligibility 12 th Grade Take and pass A-G courses with a grade of C or better Grades from 10 th, 11 th, & 12 th grade are used to maintain eligibility CSU will award up to 8 points of AP/IB/Honors credit *Grades of D or F earned in AP/IB/Honors courses are not given an extra point*
College Entrance Exams SAT Critical Reading Math Writing Take the highest score from multiple sittings Only use Critical Reading and math for admissions purposes English Reading Math Science Writing (optional) Take highest composite score from all sittings Do not use writing score for admissions purposes
CSU Minimum Eligibility Index SAT (GPA x 800) + SAT Score SAT Minimum Eligible Index 2900 (GPA x 200) + (10 x ACT Composite Score) ACT Minimum Eligible Index 694
CSU Impaction Campus Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available for the class level (freshman or upper division transfer). Campuses fall into 3 categories: Admit using CSU eligibility Campus impaction (freshman/transfer) Impacted in all programs (all majors)
Fall 2015 CSU Impacted Campuses FIRST TIME FRESHMEN Admit Using CSU Eligibility Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills East Bay Maritime Stanislaus Campus Impaction (Freshmen) Chico Humboldt Los Angeles Monterey Bay Northridge Pomona Sacramento San Bernardino San Francisco San Marcos Sonoma Impacted in all Programs Fresno Fullerton Long Beach San Diego San Jose San Luis Obispo Subject to Change
CSUF Impaction Fall 2015 Eligibility Index Local Area SAT = 3450 ACT = 826 Out of Area SAT = 3700 ACT = 890 OUT OF AREA LOCAL AREA The local area- includes all high schools in Orange County, Walnut, Whittier, Chino Valley, Corona, Norco and Alvord School districts.
Cost of Attending a CSU Basic Tuition Fee: (2015-2016) $5,472/Year + Individual Campus Fees $6,000 to $7,000/yearly tuition (most campuses) Types of Financial Aid Offered at CSU: Pell Grants Cal Grants Federal Work Study Student Loans Scholarships AB540 AB130 AB131
www.csumentor.edu Apply Online Apply Online Distance Distance Search Search Matching Assistant High High School School Planner Planner Financial Financial Aid Aid Ask an Expert Ask an Expert www.csumentor.edu October 1 November 30 $55 campus/application Fee Waivers Available
CREATING AN ACCOUNT
CREATING AN ACCOUNT Unique Email Account Required. Use email addresses like Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc.
SELECTING THE 2015-2016 ONLINE APPLICATION
SELECTING THE 2015-2016 ONLINE APPLICATION
Select campus and start a new application. APPLICATION MANAGER View/Edit online applications started but not submitted. View online applications already submitted.
APPLICATION MANAGER Select a school and then click start new application to begin filling out the application.
COMPLETING THE 2016-17 ONLINE APPLICATION Fall 2016-17 Applications are open as of October 1, 2015 All screens must be completed in order to submit your application Payment type must be selected Be sure to check Application Filing Status report to learn when campuses close
CAMPUS INSTRUCTION SCREEN Contains campus specific information Applicants should read through the page for application requirements, procedures and potential deadlines
HELP VIDEO Launches recorded video of the screen currently being viewed Can utilize the right hand navigation menu to view other videos for other screens
SIDE MENU BAR Application typically consists of 13 screens Complete each screen in chronological order (Best Practice) Green checkmarks designate screens that have been completed System will validate all required fields are filled out after you click on Save and Continue Skip to Another Screen Will not save current screen s data! Be sure to first click Save This Screen before skipping to another screen Save This Screen Saves the information already populated in the screen applicant is working in
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION SCREEN 13
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION SCREEN 13 Click to submit your application!
After Applying Check your email and student portal regularly Campuses will inform you electronically of: Admissions decisions Deadlines/important dates Fees to pay Other miscellaneous things to do Visit campuses (if possible) Maintain good GPA and graduate
Important Deadlines & Dates for CSUF (2016) Feb. 2 Official SAT and/or ACT scores must be submitted Mar. 2 Last day to apply for priority consideration (Financial Aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/) Mar. 20 7 th semester transcripts must be submitted (if requested) Apr. 9 Welcome to CSUF Day May 1 Last day to accept admissions and pay $250 enrollment deposit May 2 Last day to take all required ELM & EPT placement tests. May 13 Sign up for New Student Orientation July 15 Submit final official transcripts *Deadlines are strictly enforced. Students who miss a stated deadline may have their application cancelled or their admission rescinded*
Useful Resources College Prep www.csumentor.edu/ www.calstate.edu/ www.californiacolleges.edu/ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ www.cccco.edu/ www.aiccu.edu/ A-G Coursework www.ucop.edu/agguide/ Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov/ www.finaid.org/ www.fastweb.com/ www.icanaffordcollege.com/ CSUF www.fullerton.edu/ www.fullerton.edu/ admissions/ www.fullerton.edu/ housing/
Make a Plan Any great journey, big or small, begins with a Plan Talk to your parents (or other family members) and school counselors about your college plans and options Do research and make a list of colleges and universities that interest you Utilize CSU Mentor s Explore Campus feature If possible, visit the campus and attend a campus and/or housing tour Don t be afraid to ask questions. Call or email the school for additional information.
Thank you! H Contact: (657) 278-2086 outreach@fullerton.edu